It is never too early to start inheritance tax planning (IHT). Early planning will allow you to take advantage of all the allowances and facilities available to protect your assets and to pass them on to your children, grandchildren, or whomever you choose. Over the course of many years you …

Income tax Personal allowance will increase to £12,500 (current level £11,850) from April 2019, and higher rate threshold will increase to £50,000 (current level £46,350), and they will remain at this level for the 2020-21 tax year. Pension and savings tax Pension lifetime allowance will increase to £1,055,00 from …

Much has been said about the merits of running a buy-to-let business through a private limited company. But the decision of whether to buy a property as an individual or through a company depends on numerous factors. This article briefly explains some of the most critical factors. It also suggests …

As an entrepreneur, a lot of you will reach the point where you need capital to support the growth of your business. You will then work on your business plan, create a pitch deck, and set off to woo potential investors. But here is one more critical task you may …

There are encouraging messages in the Budget for technology and innovation companies. Specific points are: R&D Expenditure Credit Scheme (RDEC) taxable credit will increase to 12% from 11%. Promise to double the EIS investment limit (currently £1m) for investors on knowledge incentive companies. £2.3bn more government investment on R&D. This …

Should I set up a limited company or operate as a sole trader? This is one of the first questions that you will encounter when embarking on the journey of becoming an entrepreneur. This article will help you to decide. Perceived benefits of limited companies There are several benefits …

The government introduced a scheme (SME scheme) to incentivise scientific and technological innovation. If your company conducts R&D activities and your company is subject to Corporation Tax, the R&D tax relief can either reduce your tax bill or give you tax credit in cash, depending on how you choose, both …

The new tax rules taking effect in 2017/18 have been much discussed. But if you are a landlord and let out one or more properties, you will still be wondering what your new tax bill will be like after April next year, and should you be changing your tax strategy? …

We’ve all worked extremely hard during the year – pushed to get one more sale; got that product over the line; secured another client contract – and expect to be rewarded correspondingly. Yet frequently we are disappointed when we receive a seemingly enormous tax bill. So how can you optimise …